Hitachi RAC-DX10CET Installation Manual Download Page 2

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FINAL

 ST

AGE OF INST

ALLA

TION

Insulation And Maintenance Of Pipe Connection

1

 The connected terminals should be completely sealed with 

heat insulator and then tied up with rubber strap.

 Please tie the pipe and power line together with vinyl tape 

as shown in the 

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 gure showing the installation of Indoor and 

Outdoor units. Then 

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 x their position with holders.

 To enchance the heat insulation and to prevent water 

condensation, please cover the outdoor part of the drain hose 
and pipe with insulation pipe.

 Completely seal any gap with putty.

  Installation Of Remote Controller

2

 The remote controller can be placed in its holder which is 

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 xed on wall or beam.

 To operate the remote controller at its holder, please ensure 

that the unit can receive signal transmitted from the controller 
at the place where the holder is to be 

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 xed. The unit will beep 

when signal is received from the remote controller. The signal 
transmission is weaken by the 

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 uorescent  light.  Therefore, 

during the installation of the remote control holder, please 
switch on the light, even during day time, to determine the 
mounting location of the holder.

Pump Down Method When Reuse
Existing Piping (R22 Model) for 
R410A Model

Proper Pump Down Method

  Compressor oil of R22 model is insoluble in compressor 

oil of R410A model. The mixing of compressor oil may 
cause damage of compressor.

Possibility of Mixing

 Reuse of piping of R22 model is dangerous because 

of its compressor oil.

 When reuse piping of R22 model, pump down must be 

carried out properly to ensure compressor oil which is 
remained inside piping is collected away.

To Reuse Old Piping

 Piping of R22 model can be reused only when air-

conditioner is properly pumped down.

 The purpose of pump down is to collect back the 

compressor oil (which is mixed with refrigerant and 
circulating inside refrigeration cycle) properly into the 
outdoor unit of air conditioner.

1

  Operate air conditioner 

at cooling mode for 
10~15 minutes

2

  After 10~15 minutes of 

pre operation, close 2s 
valve. After 3 minutes, 
close 3s valve.

  Power Source And Operation Test

3

Power Source

CAUTION

!

 Please use a new socket. Accident may occur due to the 

use of old socket because of poor contact.

 Please plug in and then remove the plug for 2 – 3 times. 

This is to ensure that the plug is completely plugged into 
the socket.

 Keep additional length for the power cord and do not 

render the plug under external force as this may cause 
poor contact.

 Do not 

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 x the power cord with U-shape nail.

Operation Test

 Please ensure that the air conditioner is in normal operating 

condition during the operation test.

 Explain to your customer the proper operation procedures 

as described in the user’s manual.

The controller 
should be insert 
from top into 
bottom side of the 
holder as shown in 

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 gure  beside.

OUTDOOR UNIT

 Please mount the Outdoor unit on stable ground to prevent vibration 

and increase of noise level.

 Decide the location for piping after sorting out the different types of 

pipe available.

 Open the side plate by unscrewing the screws as shown below.

Gas Leakage Inspection

Please use gas leakage detector to check if leakage 
occurs at the connection of Flare nut as shown on 
the right.

If gas leakage occurs, further tighten the connection 
to stop leakage. (Use the detector provided for 
R410A)

   Preparation of Pipe

 Use a pipe cutter to cut the copper pipe.

 Jagged edge will cause leakage.

 Point the side to be trimmed downwards during trimming to prevent copper 

chips from entering the pipe.

 Before 

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 aring, please put on the 

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 are  nut.

   Pipe Connection

2

INST

ALLA

TION OF REFRIGERA

TING PIPES 

AND 

AIR REMOV

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 Recommend to use 

R410A 

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 aring  tool.

In case of removing 

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 are nut of an Indoor unit, 

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 rst remove a nut 

of small diameter side, or a seal cap of big diameter side will 

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 y 

out. Prevent water from entering into the piping when working.

1

Outer

dia.of pipe

6.35 (1/4")

9.52 (3/8")

12.7 (1/2")

6.35 (1/4")

9.52 (3/8")

12.7 (1/2")

Valve 

head cap

Torque N·m

(kgf 

·

 cm)

13.7 – 18.6 (140 – 190)

34.3 – 44.1 (350 – 450)

44.1 – 53.9 (450 – 550)

19.6 – 24.5 (200 ~ 250)

19.6 – 24.5 (200 ~ 250)

29.4 – 34.3 (300 – 350)

12.3 – 15.7 (125 ~ 160)

Small dia. side

Large dia. side

Valve core cap

Small dia. side

Large dia. side

CAUTION

CAUTION

!

!

Outer
Diameter (mm)

6.35 (1/4)

9.52 (3/8)

12.70 (1/2)

15.88 (5/8)

1.0~1.5

1.0~1.5

1.0~1.5

1.0~1.5

Clutch type

A (mm)

1.5~2.0

1.5~2.0

1.5~2.5

1.5~2.5

Wing nut type

Thickness

(mm)

0.8

0.8

0.8

1.0

0.0 

~

 0.5

0.0 

~

 0.5

0.0 

~

 0.5

0.0 

~

 0.5

Flare tool for R410A

Clutch type

Conventional 

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 are  tool

 The naked part of the wire core should be 10 mm and 

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 x it to the terminal tightly. Then 

try to pull the individual wire to check if the contact is tight. Improper insertion may burn 
the terminal.

 Be sure to use only power cables approved from the authorities in your country. For 

example in Germany: Cable type: NYM 3x1.5mm

2

, (fuse = 16A time delay)

 Please refer to the installation manual for wire connection to the terminals of the units. 

The cabling must meet the standards of electrical installation.

  There is a AC voltage of 220V between the L and N terminals. Therefore, before servicing, 

be sure to remove the plug from the AC outlet or switch off the main switch.

 Do not make any connection in the middle of the connecting cable. It may cause the 

wire over heated, emit smoke and 

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 re.

  Investigate the power supply capacity and other electrical conditions at the installation 

location.

  Depending on the model of room air conditioner to be installed, request the customer 

to make arrangements for the necessary electrical work etc.

  The electrical work includes the wiring work up the outdoor. In localities where 

electrical conditions are poor, use of a voltage regulation is recommended.

 Install outlet for the room air conditioner within the reaching range of the line cord.

 THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Procedures of Wiring

WARNING

 If you cannot attach the side plate due to the connecting cord, please 

press the connecting cord in direction to the front panel to 

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 x  it.

 Be sure that the hooks of the side plate is 

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 xed in certainly. Otherwise 

water leakage may occur and this causes short circuit or faults.

Wiring of The Outdoor Unit

 Please remove the side plate for wire connection.

!

WARNING

!

CONNECTION OF POWER CORD

WARNING

Power supply shall be connected at the rated voltage, otherwise the unit will be 
broken or could not reach the speci

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 ed  capacity.

Detail of cutting the connecting cord

When removing the connecting wires for the Indoor unit, please remove the low cover panel in 
front of the unit.

Wiring Of The Indoor Unit

  For wire connection of the Indoor unit, you need to open or remove front panel 

and electrical cover.

Method to remove front panel

  Please refer to Instruction Manual – “Removing the Front Panel” under “Cleaning 

of Front Panel”.

Precautions When Performing Wiring of the 
Outdoor Unit

Reuse of piping R-22 model only apply if previous 
model is Hitachi and proper pump down method is used.

CAUTION

!

3

  Take out air conditioner unit.

4

  Install New Refrigerant 

air conditioner

Most Important Process

Purpose: To make the 
oil & refrigerant mix 
together. They are in 
separated condition when 
air conditioner is 
stopped.

Mixed 
refrigerant 
& oil will be 
collected into 
outdoor unit.

It is advisable to 

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 ush 

the piping with R410A to 
avoid any contamination 
remain before new 
installation. 

!

Removal Of Air From The Pipe And Gas Leakage Inspection

3

Procedures of using Vacuum Pump for Air Removal

AIR REMOV

AL

When the meter reaches - 101KPa (-76cmHg) 
during pumping, fully tighten the shuttle.

Lo

Hi

Meter showing pressure

Closed

Manifold valve

Vacuum 
pump

Valve

Charge hose

Valve

When pumping starts, slightly loosen the 

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 are nut to check of air sucked in. Then 

tighten the 

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 are  nut.

As shown in right 

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 gure, remove the cap of 

valve core. Then, connect the charge hose. 
Remove the cap of valve head. Connect the 
vacuum pump adapter to the vacuum pump 
and connect the charge hose to the adapter.

Fully tighten the “Hi” knob of the manifold 
valve and completely unscrew the “Lo” knob. 
Run the vacuum pump for about 10~15 
minutes, then completely tighten the “Lo” knob 
and switch off the vacuum pump.

2

Completely unscrew the spindle of the 
service valve (at 2 places) in anti-clockwise 
direction to allow the 

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 ow of refrigerant (using 

Hexagonal Wrench key).

Re-cap the service valve and tighten using 
wrench. Check the cap’s periphery if there is 
any gas leakage. The task is then completed.

Remove the charge hose and tighten the cap 
of valve core. Check the cap’s periphery if 
there is any gas leakage. 

4

5

1

3

Vacuum 
pump
adapter

Method to remove electrical cover

 

Remove the screw and electrical cover.

 

Insert the connecting cord (C, D) from the back of unit.

 

Fixed the wire to terminal wires 

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 rmly as shown in 

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 gure at right side.

Electrical cover

Connecting cord

Screw

Circuit Breaker

13A

IMPORTANT

!

CAUTION

Note:

 Outdoor supply cords shall not be lighter than 

polychloroprene sheathed 

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 exible cord, 60245 IEC 57.

WARNING: 

Do not remove or cut the Protective Sheet

NOTE: 

Before performing the connection of 
the connecting cord to the outdoor unit, 
check whether the Protective Sheet is 
equipped or not.
If equipped, connection of the connecting 
cord shall be performed as below.
If not, perform the connection of the 
connecting cord as in “Procedures of 
Wiring”.

Pull out the Protective Sheet as 
shown without removing it from 
the outdoor unit.

Insert the connecting cord 
through the hole of the Protective 
Sheet.

Connect the connecting cord as 
shown in “Procedures in Wiring”.

Place the Protective Sheet back 
to its original position as shown.

Protective Sheet

Pull out the 
Protective Sheet

Place back 
the Protective 
Sheet

Connect the 
earth cord

After remove the 
screw and band, 
put the connecting 
cords and 

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 x  the 

band with screw.

  How to check pipe bending.

  –  Compare bended pipe with the picture below.
  –  If bended pipe is not good enough, cut bended area 

and bend it again.

  a  all areas are smooth, no notching area
  b  no scratch or mark inside
  c  all have the same length
  d  phase of bending is too long
 e slanting
  f  there are scratches around bending area
 g crack
 h different 

length

  i  sample of bending pipe cannot be used

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